FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How can a company, cooperative, or fisherman formally join the Alliance for Octopus in Yucatán, A.C.?

To join APY, A.C., you must meet certain commitments regarding sustainability, traceability, and regulatory compliance. Interested organizations can send a membership application to the email address (including their institutional email address) and will be contacted for an introductory and evaluation meeting.

What types of organizations can participate as research partners?

Academic institutions, research centers, and consulting firms specializing in fisheries, social, or environmental issues can join as strategic partners. Collaboration proposals that contribute to achieving the partnership’s objectives, with an emphasis on improving fisheries management, technological innovation, and the conservation of marine resources, are especially valued.

Is it possible to join the Alliance for Octopus in Yucatán, A.C. as a volunteer or through an internship program?

Yes. APY, A.C. offers opportunities for volunteering, community service, and internships. Those interested in contributing their professional or academic experience can send their profile and letter of intent to the institutional email address, indicating their area of interest.

What benefits do active members of the Alliance for Octopus in Yucatán, A.C., receive?

APY, A.C. members have access to institutional strengthening processes, training, participation in sustainability audits (such as MSC), connections to responsible markets, and visibility on national and international platforms for the sustainable fishing sector.

How can I find out about the society's calls for proposals, workshops, or open activities?

All the latest information about our activities, progress, and calls for proposals is published through our official social media channels and on our website. We currently do not offer a newsletter, so we encourage you to follow us on these channels to stay up-to-date.